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New "memory cafe" opening in Duffield
A safe space for people living with Dementia and their caregivers, is opening in Duffield.
The 'Memory Cafe' promises a chance to have fun, make friends, network, get involved with activities and chat over a cuppa (and of course cake!).
The first cafe will be held at the Duffield Weston Centre on the 31st March from 2-4pm when information will be given about future cafes; the cafe will then run fortnightly... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 16:33 by Jackie Clements
Notice of Parish Council Election 2023
There is set to be a Parish Council election on Thursday 4th May 2023 (provided more than 12 candidates stand).
Anyone wishing to stand for election should now read the notice of Election published by Amber Valley Borough Council and attached below, for more information and the relevant dates.
The list of candidates will be published on 5th April.
Don't miss out on your vote – ensure that you are... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 24 Mar 2023 11:39 by Jackie Clements
Duffield Calendar 2023 - buy online
We still have a few copies of the Duffield Calendar left to sell. These are now available to buy online at the reduced price of £7.50, with FREE delivery to Duffield addresses and £5 delivery charge elsewhere in the UK.
Should you wish to buy a copy, click on the link to our website page below and submit the form on the page.
Posted: Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:58 by Jackie Clements
Duffield Parish Council - opening hours over Christmas
Please be aware that our office at the Cemetery Lodge, Hazelwood Road, Duffield will be closed until Monday 9th January. During this time staff will be working from home. Should you need to contact the Parish Council, please call Fay Craig, the Parish Clerk on 07719 103015 or email clerk@duffieldparishcouncil.gov.uk. For any Cemetery queries, email assistantclerk@duffieldparishcouncil.gov.uk.
We would... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 22 Dec 2022 15:17 by Jackie Clements
In need of a last minute Christmas present? Look no further...
If you're still to start your Christmas shopping, don't forget, the Duffield Calendar is available now from Town Street Newsagents!
The calendar is priced at £9.95, as in previous years, and can be bought from Town Street (Judy's) Newsagents or directly from the Parish Council.
To buy a calendar directly from the Parish Council office (Cemetery Lodge, Hazelwood Road, Duffield) email assistantclerk@duffieldparishcouncil.gov.uk... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 15 Dec 2022 16:47 by Jackie Clements
Donate now and help raise funds for "Helping Hands for Duffield - The Big Give Christmas Challenge"
Message from RJ Weston Centre Charity:
Tuesday 29th November saw the launch of a week long project, we are aiming to raise £3000 in donations to set up Duffield Helping Hands. This is a bold ambition and we are holding several special events, detailed in the attached, to highlight our campaign. Please come along; we'd love to see you.
The good news is that we already have a separate £3000... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:18 by Jackie Clements
Duffield 'Community Calendar' for 2023 now available
The 2023 Duffield Calendar is out now.
The calendar is priced at £9.95, as in previous years, and can be purchased from Town Street (Judy's) Newsagents or directly from the Parish Council.
The calendar features images taken in and around the village by residents, and any profits made will be donated to local charities.
The idea for the 'Community Calendar' began in 2021, when Duffield Parish Council... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:52 by Jackie Clements
Weston Centre's Big Give Christmas Challenge campaign: donate from 29th November
Save the date! A message from the R.J. Weston Duffield charity:
The Weston Centre's Big Give Christmas Challenge campaign for Duffield Helping Hands will be live from 29th November to 6th December. We need to raise £3000 to unlock the £3000 pledged so far. Please log onto Helping Hands for Duffield (thebiggive.org.uk) for information about the campaign and details of how to donate.
Your community... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:49 by Jackie Clements
Remembrance Sunday parade 13th November 2022 - change of route
The Remembrance Sunday Parade will be held on the 13th November, and in 2022 will commence at the Changing Rooms, Eyes Meadow at 10:30am. (meet up at the Changing Rooms from 10am).
The parade will proceed along the road through Eyes Meadow and along Donald Hawley Way, to the War Memorial outside St Alkmund's Parish Church, where a short Service of Remembrance will be held starting at around 10:50am... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 11 Oct 2022 14:39 by Jackie Clements
Vacancy - Parish Clerk - Closing date 13th October 2022
Reminder - apply by 13th October:
VACANCY FOR PARISH CLERK - PROPER OFFICER (Part time)
Following the untimely death of our Parish Clerk Jane Terry, a vacancy for a new Parish Clerk has become available.
Duffield Parish Council needs a driven and enthusiastic Parish Clerk. Working from the Parish Council's offices at Cemetery Lodge, Hazelwood Road, Duffield, the Clerk will be responsible for achieving... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:32 by Jackie Clements
